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The 15 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides in the USA

37 flights  ·  cheapest ticket $68

Albuquerque, Napa, Phoenix and Temecula fly for four different reasons: a fiesta, vineyards, saguaro desert and wine country haze. These 15 are priced per seat, with the shared-basket sizes American operators actually run.

Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast - What the balloon ride feels like
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Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

1.Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,049 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $260Our pick

Rise before dawn for a 45 to 60 minute balloon flight over the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix Valley. Pilots such as Don, Jonathan, Matt, and John share local stories while the crew handles the launch and landing. Afterward, enjoy Champagne, a prepared breakfast, and a traditional balloonists ceremony.

“And unforgettable experience from beginning to end , I recommend it for everyone beautiful scenery, beautiful flight great breakfast afterwards . Do it when you can.”

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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise - Watching the balloon inflate
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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

2.Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $189

Meet Rainbow Ryders before dawn for a shared hot-air balloon flight above Albuquerque. Your pilot, such as Alfred, Brad, Anthony, Kris, or Troy, guides you over the Rio Grande Valley, explains the terrain and ballooning, and finishes with sparkling wine, snacks, and a flight certificate.

“Wear warm clothing gloves and a hat, you will be high up in the sky. Experienced pilot and a great crew”

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Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise - The shared basket and what the flight feels like
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Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

3.Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 709 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $209

Meet Rainbow Ryders in Glendale before dawn, then ride with a pilot such as Kyle, CJ, Jon T, or Jesse N. to a wind-selected launch site. Expect a shared basket flight over the Sonoran Desert, live commentary, optional balloon inflation help, snacks, and a Champagne toast after landing.

“It’s was a beautiful scenic ride! Kyle was an amazing host. It was a smooth take off and landing! 10/10”

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Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA - Meeting before sunrise at 4005 East Chandler Boulevard
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Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA

4.Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 702 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $199

Meet before sunrise north of Phoenix, watch an 11-story balloon inflate, then float for about 45 minutes over the Sonoran Desert with pilot Scott or another experienced crew member. Finish with breakfast, Champagne, and a traditional first-flight ceremony.

“This was my first time and I just wanted to say this was a great experience. I’ll do it over again and again! 10/10”

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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley - The Early Start at Yountville
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Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley

5.Hot Air Balloon Rides in Napa Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $315

Meet early in Yountville for coffee, pastries, and a 45-minute to one-hour balloon flight over Napa or Sonoma. Your pilot may include Bob, Jake, Chad, or Jimmy, depending on the departure. Expect calm skies, open views, a shared basket, and a sparkling-wine finish.

“It was so beautiful and romantic. Love every minute of it. Bob was amazing and friendly making the experience even better.”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills - Pilots Who Set the Tone
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Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills

6.Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Black Hills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $375

Meet Black Hills Balloons in Custer before sunrise, watch the crew prepare the balloon, then float for about an hour over the Black Hills National Forest. Pilots such as Damien, Mike, Don, and Sam add local color, and the flight ends with champagne, snacks, and a short ballooning story.

“Cross it off your bucket list! We were blessed to go at a time that three balloons were flying. Really nice people and great experience!”

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Skyward at Sunrise: A Premiere Temecula Balloon Adventure - Pilots, safety, and the people on the ground
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Skyward at Sunrise: A Premiere Temecula Balloon Adventure

7.Skyward at Sunrise: A Premiere Temecula Balloon Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $258

Meet at 5:15 a.m. for a California Dreamin’ balloon flight over Temecula Wine Country. Your FAA-licensed pilot, possibly pilots such as Josh, Dylan, Dave, or Dillon, guides a one-hour ride above vineyards and citrus groves, followed by champagne or cider and a two-for-one Vindemia wine tasting.

“Everything was well organised. Timing was perfect. Our pilot was so charming. I had a great experience”

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Phoenix: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne - Helping a giant balloon come alive
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Phoenix: Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne

8.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 304 reviews · 3h 30m · from $209

Meet Rainbow Ryders at its Phoenix office for a small-group balloon flight over the desert and mountains. Help inflate the balloon, fly with an FAA-licensed pilot such as Jesse, Patrick, or Jon, then return by van for champagne and light snacks.

“An Amazing ride and Incredible views. Would definitely recommend to friends and family”

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Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix - What you see from McDowell Regional Park
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Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

9.Sunrise Sonoran Desert Hot Air Balloon Ride from Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 288 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $220

Meet before dawn in north Phoenix for a roughly four-hour balloon outing over the Sonoran Desert. Your pilot may include Shane, Matthew, or Michelle among the crew, with views of McDowell Regional Park and Camelback Mountain, desert commentary, bottled water, and a postflight champagne toast.

“Well worth it Customer service was amazing My favorite part was landing We went just enough to where I wasn't afraid”

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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country - The flight itself: quiet views and short bursts of flame
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Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

10.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179

Meet at Europa Village before sunrise for a shared 60 to 75 minute balloon flight over Temecula Valley. Pilots such as Bill, Rusty, Pete, and Will provide lively commentary, followed by a champagne toast, wine discounts, and a flight certificate.

“Amazing experience! Appreciated starting and ending at Europa. It felt like a treat within a treat. Bill, Martine and Wesly were great. 10/10 would recommend.”

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Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride - The one-hour flight and what you can see
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Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride

11.Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165Best value

Meet in Temecula before sunrise for a shared balloon flight over vineyards, orchards, estates, lakes, and mountains. Pilots such as Phil, Bill, and Denni explain the area and handle smooth landings. The package includes light breakfast, champagne or mimosas, photos, a flight certificate, and wine-tasting coupons.

“It was a lovely experience. My partner and I had amazing fun. The pilot was great too. Definitely recommend it.”

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Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie - The launch process and the need for patience
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Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie

12.Phoenix Afternoon Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 246 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $282

Meet at Deer Valley Airport for about an hour in the sky, rising as high as 5,000 feet above the Sonoran Desert. Look for Camelback Mountain and Downtown Phoenix, then enjoy champagne, sparkling cider, fruit, cheese, and a commemorative certificate at the landing site. Hotel transport is an optional upgrade.

“Jen was great checking us in, explaining the process and driving us to our take off point. Matt, our pilot was knowledgeable and provided us a safe flight. He made our trip so enjoyable! The champagne meal at sunset with the Balloonist’s Prayer on the glasses and Matt’s education on hot air ballooning history was a great way to end our trip in great company!”

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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise - Meeting at Paradise Hills Shopping Center
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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise

13.Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Meet Four Corners Balloon Rides at Paradise Hills Shopping Center for an early morning flight above Albuquerque. Pilot Daniel and his crew provide a small-group ride for up to 12 people, with views of the Sandia Mountains, Rio Grande, and desert scenery, followed by light snacks and bubbly.

“It’s really worth it😊 the people are so kind and they are friendly and the ride was so good better than other riders”

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Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix - Meeting in Glendale and riding to the launch site
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Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix

14.Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Phoenix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Fly above the Sonoran Desert from Glendale in a shared Rainbow Ryders balloon. Expect a safety briefing, hands-on launch setup, about 45 to 60 minutes in the air, pilot commentary, desert views, and a post-flight champagne toast. Sunset flights suit those who prefer a later start.

“We had a really great experience! Jon was an excellent pilot and kept us laughing. I felt safe and comfortable the whole time, despite being afraid of heights.”

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Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Flight - Getting into the basket
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Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Flight

15.Temecula Shared Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Meet at 39730 Calle Contento before sunrise for a shared hot air balloon flight over Temecula’s vineyards and wineries. Your FAA pilot, possibly Joe, Josh, Jack, or Brian, shares local details during the calm ride. Flights return to the meeting point, followed by food and drinks.

“Smooth, safe, and fun experience. The pilot was very friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend this company and would do this again if back in Temecula!”

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